German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

sesquipedalian

Having many syllables; long (used of words).

sestet

The last six lines of a sonnet, especially an Italian sonnet.

severity

The fact or condition of being severe; sternness, harshness, or gravity.

sexagesimal

Relating to or based on the number sixty, or counting by sixties.

shift-work

A system of work in which different groups of workers rotate through a schedule of alternating time periods to cover a 24-hour day.

shoal

A large number of fish swimming together.

shoulder

The upper joint of each human arm where it connects to the trunk, or the corresponding part in other animals.

shrewdness

The quality of having or showing good powers of judgement; astuteness.

shriek

A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream.

sink

A fixed basin in a kitchen or bathroom used for washing dishes, hands, etc.

skeleton

The internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.

skulk

To keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive.